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PA HB1000

PA HB1000
Further providing for definitions, for State Board of Psychology and for powers of the board; providing for prescription certificate, for prescribing and administrative practices and for controlled substances; and further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice.


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Introduced
06/23/2023
In Committee
06/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), entitled "An act relating to the practice of psychology, providing for licensing of psychologists, making certain acts illegal and providing penalties," further providing for definitions, for State Board of Psychology and for powers of the board; providing for prescription certificate, for prescribing and administrative practices and for controlled substances; and further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Professional Psychologists Practice Act to further provide for definitions, the State Board of Psychology, and its powers. It creates a prescription certificate for psychologists, allowing them to prescribe certain drugs and controlled substances, and establishes requirements and practices for prescribing psychologists. The bill also adds provisions related to the refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses, reporting of multiple licensure, and penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice of psychology or as a prescribing psychologist.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Professional Licensure (h) Hearing (13:00:00 8/7/2023 ) (on 08/07/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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